Dining Commons Assistant Mgr

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia in Athens seeks a Dining Commons Assistant Manager within Dining Services to oversee food production and service in a large dining facility. You will support the Dining Commons Manager in planning, staffing, scheduling, and ensuring smooth operations during meals.

This role requires leadership, strong knowledge of food service sanitation, and the ability to supervise a diverse staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 8 years related experience.
• Strong knowledge of food service operations and staff supervision.
• Familiar with sanitation, health and safety requirements.
• Basic PC and/or food production software knowledge.
• Able to supervise diverse staff and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overall operation as manager directs.
• Plan, organize and direct Dining Services personnel in food production and services.
• Assist in scheduling employees, open/closing procedures, interviewing and hiring.
• Assist in conducting regular sanitation inspection program.

Skills

Food service leadership

Staff supervision

Sanitation knowledge

Health & safety knowledge

Basic PC/food software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dining Commons Assistant Manager

Dining Services Worker IV

Position Summary

This position is responsible for administrative and supervisory work in food service management in a large dining commons. Assists in overall operation as manager directs. Assists in planning, organizing and directing Food Services personnel in food production and services. Holds regular production meetings with production staff. Assists in conducting regular sanitation inspection program. Work is performed under the direction of the Food Operations Manager or Dining Commons Manager, and is evaluated through observation and in terms of customer satisfaction. All other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and 8 years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

• Extensive knowledge in operation of a food service with a diversified staff.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Special event planning and production.
• Knowledge of food service sanitation.
• Knowledge of health & safety requirements applicable to a large scale food service operation.
• A basic knowledge of PCs and/or food production software.
• Ability to effectively supervise the work of others.
• Ability to maintain a variety of operating & general records.
• Knowledge of institutional or commercial Food Service management procedures & practices.
• Considerable knowledge of food values, nutrition & menu planning preferred.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Assists in overall operation as manager directs.
• Assists in planning, organizing & directing Dining Services personnel in food production and services.
• Assist Manager in scheduling of employees, open/closing procedures, interviewing and hiring.
• Assists in conducting regular sanitation inspection program.
• All other work related duties as assigned by management.

Physical Demands

Perform physical activity; move loads up to 50 lbs. unloading and stocking products; perform push/pull activity with products weighing up to 30 lbs.; perform duties with repetitive motion of wrists, arm, and shoulder, possess hand and finger coordination; reach, climb, balance, crouch, twist, crawl, and kneel; and work in noisy, hot/cold environments with chemicals, cleaning equipment, dust, fumes, and odors. Work long hours standing.

EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([e-mail]).